PRE-RELEASE
A/C compressor, D223L
| A/C compressor, D223L |
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The A/C receiver and the compressor oil absorb moisture from the air, which can then not be removed. Plug all connections that are opened immediately. |
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| To remove |
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Put the car on a lift.
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Drain the refrigerant from the car. See
Draining and filling the refrigerant
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Raise the car.
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Dismantle the front and rear lower engine covers.
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Loosen the 3 nuts from the right front wing liner.
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Release the belt tensioner, use
83 96 095 Release tool, belt circuit B207E/L
and take off the multigroove V-belt.
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Dismantle the A/C compressor's connector.
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Dismantle the high and low pressure pipes' PAD connection from the A/C compressor. Plug the openings.
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Dismantle the screws from the A/C compressor.
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Lift out the A/C compressor.
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| To fit |
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Adjust the oil quantity in the A/C system. See
Filling and adjusting the compressor oil
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Move the A/C compressor into position and fit the A/C compressor.
Tightening torque 24 Nm (18 lbf ft) |
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Remove the plugs, replace the sealing washers and fit the high and low pressure pipes' PAD connection to the A/C compressor.
Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft) |
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Connect the A/C compressor's connector.
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Fit and tension the multigroove V-belt
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Fit the 3 nuts from the right front wing liner.
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Fit the front and rear lower engine covers.
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Lower the car.
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Vacuum pump and fill the A/C system with refrigerant. See
Draining and filling the refrigerant
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Running in the compressor to distribute the compressor oil around the system:
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- Activate the A/C and allow it to run for at least 2 minutes at an engine speed of <1350 rpm.
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Test the A/C system. See
A/C system performance test
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